Witch Watch is hands down the most hilarious anime I’ve watched this year.

In the very first episode of Witch Watch, witch in training Nico desperately wants to impress her new roommate (and childhood crush!!!!!!!!) Morihito, after breaking his window and his favorite mug. So, she decides to show off one of her more complicated spells — on herself, of course, so she doesn’t break any more of his items. In a flash, she’s now flattened like a paper doll. But before Morihito can fully react to her magical prowess, a wind catches her and she floats off into the street. Cue a zany chase through the streets as Morihito runs after her.

Unfortunately for Nico, this is the first of many shenanigans that speak perfectly to what makes Witch Watch such a fun watch (at her own expense).

Witch Watch has an incredibly enticing pitch for anyone who loves magical hijinks and romantic tropes: Nico must move in with her childhood friend Morihito, a humanlike ogre who she’s had a crush on since they were kids. She thinks she’s just here to finish her witch training (and the fact she gets to live with her crush is simply a huge bonus). Meanwhile, Morihito’s father told him the real reason she’s here is because Morihito must protect her from an impending prophecy that could spell her doom.

Already, the contrast between their motivations is hilarious. She gleefully proclaims that she’s here to start her romantic adventures; he’s determined to keep her out of harm’s way, no matter what. It doesn’t help that Nico is also eager to show off her magic, since being a good witch means using magic to help others — even as Morihito, however, advises her not to attract any attention.

Even without the magical hijinks, they already have beautifully clashing personalities that lend to some great romantic tension. Nico is bubbly, impulsive, and seems to speak with the 💖 emoji after every sentence. She’s constantly trying to impress Morihito, be it with her magical talents or her appearance. But Morihito is Very Serious, dedicated to his greater mission. He has some quirks, though, like a fixation on brewing his coffee just right and a penchant for vintage clothing.

But what really elevates the show from charming to hilarious is how effectively the magic is used for laughs. The physical gags in Witch Watch are so perfectly timed and executed, so even when I expect them, I burst out laughing. I knew that paper doll Nico gag from the trailer, but the exact delivery was just so rapid-fire and zany that even if I kinda knew what was coming, it still got me howling. The nature of Nico’s spellcasting means she’ll announce what effects the spells will have before she uses them; still, knowing what they’re supposed to do did not prepare me for the sheer ridiculousness of seeing them in action. Witch Watch plays with those expectations, indulging them into the most absurd outcome or completely subverting what we think will happen.

The first three episodes are chock-full of magically induced physical humor, which only gets funnier the more people get pulled into Nico and Morihito’s circle. We don’t see a lot of the other characters just yet, but there’s a whole classroom of quirky students (and one secret otaku teacher) that we’ll probably get to know — along with some other magical characters from Nico’s past.

Witch Watch is full of classic tropes — childhood friends! Roommates! Grumpy and sunshine! — which already spells a fun time for anyone looking for a cute romantic comedy. But it’s the cartoonishly bonkers physical humor that makes it so memorable. Considering just how much the first three episodes alone made me laugh, I can’t wait to see where the show goes as the scope of the world expands. Even without the ominous threat chasing after Nico, she’s sure to get herself into a whole hodgepodge of magical shenanigans just to impress her crush. And honestly? I get it.

Witch Watch kicks off on April 6, streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll, with the English dub coming April 27.